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Browne Set to Defend at USA 20K Championships

rnbjb — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:55:19 +0000

August 28, 2008 from USATF press release (INDIANAPOLIS, IN) Defending champion, Dan Browne (file photo from Men's Olympic Marathon Trials), from Beaverton, OR, returns to New Haven, CT for the USA 20K Championships in hopes of winning his fourth U.S. 20K title.

USA 100K Team Announced for 2008 World Cup in Italy

rnbjb — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:53:05 +0000

August 29, 2008 from USATF press release (INDIANAPOLIS) USA Track & Field has named the 2008 USA 100K Team which will compete at the International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) 100K World Cup on Saturday, November 8 in Tarquinia, Italy. This year's team includes some first-time members and also seasoned veterans. The following athletes will represent Team USA (in alpha order):

State of the Sport Part IV: Largest U.S. Road Races for 2007

rnbjb — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:30:53 +0000

August 29, 2008 from RunningUSA.com (California) Since 1986, Running USA's Road Running Information Center (RRIC) has compiled the largest road race rankings and an examination of its 1987 lists vs. its 2007 lists provides a snapshot of the sport's growth at the top end. For example, in 1987, the 100th largest U.S.

Ultra-runner Karl Meltzer Resumes Appalachian Trial Run Despite Injury

rnbjb — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:31:35 +0000

August 27, 2008 from press release (PARK CITY, UT) After four days off due to injury, Backcountry.com athlete Karl Meltzer is back on the run. Meltzer, 40, began his attempt to break the Appalachian Trail speed record (2,174 miles in less than 47 days 13 hours 31 minutes) on Aug. 5, 2008 at Mt. Katahdin, Me.

Regional Race Report: Patrick Henry Half Marathon (VA)

rnbjb — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:32:20 +0000

August 27, 2008 from www.runwashington.com (Virginia) Brian Shelton (photo) and Amanda Luksetich each won their first career half marathons at the Patrick Henry Half Marathon held in perfect summer running conditions in Ashland, VA. Temperatures were in the low 60s for the 7 a.m. race start.

Regional Race Report: Annapolis (MD) 10 Mile

rnbjb — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:20:37 +0000

August 26, 2008 (from www.runwashington.com) Patrick Reaves, 23, of College Park, MD enjoyed his win last year in 56:47 that he decided to do an encore. It was clear early that he would need a faster time, which he was delighted to supply, winning by a half minute ahead of Matt Fortin, 24, of Annapolis, MD in 55:29.

Kichumbe Koech and Limika Win Crim 10 Mile

rnbjb — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:44:28 +0000

August 25, 2008 By Brian Smith from Running USA wire (FLINT, MI) Kenyans Stephen Kichumbe Koech and Irene Limika are the race champions of the 32nd Crim 10 Mile. At the 8 am start on Saturday, skies were sunny with a light haze and a temperature of 73 degrees with 70% humidity.

Wanjiru Crushes Olympic Marathon Record; Ritzenhein, Hall 9th, 10th

rnbjb — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:43:56 +0000

August 25, 2008 By Parker Morse, Running USA wire (BEIJING) It seems unlikely, but before Sunday morning, no Kenyan had ever won the Olympic Marathon. Samuel "Sammy" Wanjiru changed that by taking gold in 2:06:32, in the process chopping almost three minutes off the oldest men's Olympic record in running, Carlos Lopes' 2:09:21 in Los Angeles 1984.

SPECIAL: Beijing Olympic Games Coverage

rnbjb — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:34:53 +0000

You can find several Photo Galleries from PhotoRun.net here: www.runningnetwork.com/show/galleries

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August 24, 2008 from USATF press release (BEIJING) Team USA Places Two in Top 10 of Men's Marathon---Dathan Ritzenhein (Eugene, OR) and Ryan Hall (Mammoth Lakes, CA) were ninth and 10th , respectively, to put two Team USA athletes in the top 10 of the Olympic men's marathon for the first time since 1976 in competition Sunday morning. Brian Sell (MI) finished 22nd in 2:16:07.

World's Largest---Accenture Chicago Triathlon Set for This Weekend

rnbjb — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:31:47 +0000

August 21, 2008 from press release (CHICAGO IL) More than 8,700 triathletes, including Olympians, professional, disabled, amateur and first-time participants, will compete in the 26th Accenture Chicago Triathlon on Sunday, August 24. Coming on the heels of the Beijing Summer Olympics, many eyes will be on Chicago's world-class sporting event.

Regional Race Preview: Blue Ridge Relay (NC)

rnbjb — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:36:14 +0000

August 21, 2008 from press release (NC) The Blue Ridge Relay is a 208 mile team running relay, and “ one of the longest running relay races in the United States and one of the newest and most creative mountain sports events in the Southern region” - Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine.

Kemper's Seventh Leads U.S. Men in Triathlon at Beijing Olympic Games

rnbjb — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:13:19 +0000

August 19, 2008 from press release (BEIJING, China) The U.S. men's triathlon team will be coming home from their third Olympics with no medals in tow after Tuesday's race at the Ming Tombs Reservoir at the Beijing Olympic Games. Hunter Kemper (Longwood, FL / Colorado Springs, CO) finished seventh in a time of 1:49:48, improving on his ninth place finish from Athens four years ago.

Regional Race Report: America's Finest City Half Marathon (CA)

rnbjb — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:01:48 +0000

August 18, 2008 By Patrice Malloy from Running USA wire (SAN DIEGO CA) Justin Young of Colorado put his training regime to the test, winning in 1:05:46. Defending women's champion, Hiromi Ominami , of Japan finished in 1:12:47, two seconds faster than her 2007 effort.

Triathletes Bennett finishes 4th, Haskins 11th, Ertel 19th at Olympic Games

rnbjb — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:13:11 +0000

August 18, 2008 from press release (BEIJING, China) If it weren't for a bit of cramping on the run, U.S. triathlete Laura Bennett (N. Palm Beach, FL/ Boulder, CO) may have found her place on the Olympic Games medal stand.

2008 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team Quotes from Saturday Press Conference

rnbjb — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:03:55 +0000

August 17, 2008 from press release (BEIJING CHINA) Julie Ertel (Irvine CA/Placantia CA) On the Olympics experience: The Olympics are an opportunity to highlight our sport to people who might not otherwise watch it. It's a huge sense of pride. There are only a few times where you get to where your country's uniform.

Regional Race Report: La Sportiva 10K (CO)

rnbjb — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:04:53 +0000

August 14, 2008 from press release (VAIL, CO) As runners gathered at the base of Vail Mountain on August 10, for a ride to the summit for the fourth event in the La Sportiva Vail Mountain Trail Running series, the La Sportiva 10k at 10,000 feet, skies were overcast and clouds were rolling in.

All-American Rejects To Perform For The Nike+ Human Race in New York

rnbjb — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:43:59 +0000

August 14, 2008 from press release (NEW YORK NY) Nike announced The All-American Rejects will headline the Nike+ Human Race post-race concert at Randall's Island on Aug. 31, 2008. The Nike+ Human Race is the world's biggest one-day running event, bringing together the power of sport and music to inspire and connect runners from every corner of the planet.

Regional Race Preview: Saint Luke School Wildcat 5K in VA on September 27

rnbjb — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:08:18 +0000

This 5K course is a scenic route with some rolling hills through the neighborhoods off Georgetown Pike. The course is measured to USTAF certification standards by Montgomery County Road Runners who is also managing race logistics and time keeping. Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers overall and random prizes will be distributed during the awards ceremony.

Regional Race Preview: Melbourne & Beaches Music Marathon on February 8, 2009

rnbjb — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:50:53 +0000

The Melbourne & Beaches Music Marathon will feature $12,000 in prize money—$8,000 in the Masters divisions—and 20 live bands of all music varieties.

ING New York City Marathon 2008 Adds Wave Starts + Automated Recording of Mile Splits

rnbjb — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:26:37 +0000

August 12, 2008 from press release (New York, NY) In the most significant logistical changes to the race since 2001, the ING New York City Marathon 2008 will feature wave starts and automated recording of all runners' split times for the final 10 miles, it was announced today by New York Road Runners president and CEO and race director Mary Wittenberg.